Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater - Raleigh

Currently representing a leading water infrastructure consultancy with a strong presence across the municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, and water resources markets. Due to continued growth throughout North Carolina, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established team delivering critical infrastructure projects for municipal clients.

This opportunity offers the chance to lead high-profile projects while working alongside some of the industry's leading technical specialists in a collaborative environment focused on long-term employee success and career development.

The Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary teams delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction.

You will be responsible for managing project delivery, maintaining client relationships, overseeing budgets and schedules, and supporting the continued growth of the business throughout North Carolina.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage medium to large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams.
• Maintain responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal clients.
• Develop project execution strategies and delivery plans.
• Coordinate technical staff, subconsultants, and project stakeholders.
• Oversee project financial performance and forecasting.
• Support projects through planning, design, permitting, and construction phases.
• Mentor junior engineers and project managers.
• Assist with proposal preparation, business development, and client growth activities.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients and industry partners.

Why Apply?

• Join a highly respected consultancy with a strong project backlog and long-term market presence.
• Privately held and 100% employee-owned, allowing employees to directly benefit from the firm's success through an excellent ESOP structure.
• Opportunity to lead major municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative culture with access to technical experts across multiple disciplines.
• Strong investment in employee development, mentorship, and ongoing training.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Three distinct career progression pathways, enabling advancement as a Technical Leader, Project Management Leader, or Client Service Leader.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of treatment, conveyance, storm water, and water resources projects.
• Clear long-term advancement opportunities without being forced down a single career track.
• Strong emphasis on empowering employees to shape their own careers and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience managing municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Strong client-facing and relationship management skills.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience managing project budgets and schedules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Business development and proposal experience is advantageous.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff.